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ColdStar Logistics expands into Tier II India with new facilities in Patna, Guwahati and Lucknow

Newsmantra — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:05:10 +0000

Mumbai: 24^th June, 2026 – ColdStar Logistics, India’s leading temperature-controlled supply-chain solutions provider, has expanded its network footprint with the launch of new facilities in Patna, Guwahati and Lucknow, as part of its larger national expansion strategy aimed at strengthening supply-chain access across India’s rapidly growing Tier II markets. The expansion is part of the company’s broader growth plans as demand across food, retail, healthcare and quick commerce sectors continues to accelerate beyond metropolitan cities.

With the addition of Patna, Guwahati and Lucknow, ColdStar’s network will span 45 distribution centres across India, enabling the company to serve more than 109,000 pin codes nationwide and strengthen access to emerging consumption markets. The expansion forms part of the company’s broader growth strategy as it continues to invest in capacity closer to emerging consumption markets. ColdStar currently operates over one million square feet of warehousing infrastructure and expects to significantly expand its footprint during the current financial year, in line with growing customer demand across food, retail, healthcare, and quick commerce sectors.

“India’s consumption growth is increasingly being driven by markets beyond the metros, with demand becoming more distributed across the country. Our decision to invest in Patna, Guwahati and Lucknow is rooted in this long-term shift and forms part of our larger national expansion strategy. We are focused on building capacity wherever we see demand emerging, enabling greater proximity to consumption centres, reducing replenishment timelines and helping our clients scale with confidence. More importantly, these investments strengthen our ability to build supply-chain capacity ahead of demand rather than react to it. As supply chains continue to evolve, our objective is to ensure that customers and consumers in emerging markets have access to the same service standards and product availability that have traditionally been associated with Tier I cities,” said Sameer Varma, Executive Director, ColdStar Logistics, commenting on the expansion.

The company has launched a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Kamrup, Guwahati, which will serve as a gateway to the Seven Sisters region and improve supply-chain access across Assam, Tripura, Mizoram, Manipur, and neighbouring Northeastern states. In Uttar Pradesh, ColdStar has established a 10,500 sq. ft. warehouse in Unnao within the Lucknow-Kanpur Highway cluster, a key consumption and distribution corridor in North India. In Bihar, the company has launched a 5,000 sq. ft. facility in Anisabad, Patna, strategically located along the Grand Trunk Road corridor with access to the Gaighat river route, strengthening connectivity and enabling faster movement of goods across the region. Together, these facilities strengthen ColdStar’s ability to support customers operating across FMCG, dairy, confectionery, processed foods, healthcare, retail and quick-commerce sectors.

Each facility offers ColdStar’s multi-temperature storage infrastructure, including Ambient, Tropical (+15°C to +25°C), Chiller (+2°C to +8°C), and Frozen (-20°C) zones, enabling seamless handling of perishable and temperature-sensitive products under one roof.

All three facilities operate on ColdStar’s established operating model and technology backbone, delivering the same service standards and reliability customers experience across its national network. This reflects the broader evolution of India’s supply chains, where businesses are increasingly able to offer consumers in Tier II and III cities an experience comparable to that of metro markets. Equipped with multi-temperature storage capabilities and technology-led planning and monitoring systems, the facilities are designed to help businesses maintain product quality, improve supply chain efficiency and avoid stock-outs. The expansion, built on ColdStar’s Network-Tech-People framework, strengthens the company’s ability to serve customers across emerging consumption markets, further deepening a national network that now spans 45 distribution centres across India.

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DTDC’s Father’s Day Film Celebrates the Unsung Heroes of India’s Delivery Network

Newsmantra — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:46:23 +0000

Mumbai, 20 June 2026: Every day, millions of delivery professionals become a part of our lives, yet remain largely invisible. We know them through a brief interaction at the doorstep, a package delivered, or an order received. But beyond that moment is a person who often goes unseen.

This Father’s Day, DTDC, India’s leading multinational logistics company, is shining a light on these everyday unsung heroes through a heartfelt brand film that celebrates the people who keep India moving.

The film is built around a simple yet powerful idea: while the world may know delivery professionals through the work they do, their families know the person behind it.

The film follows a young boy participating in a school speech competition where he speaks about his favourite superhero. He describes someone who crosses mountains, achieves incredible speeds, and carries a magical bag that brings happiness wherever it goes. As the story unfolds, viewers discover that the superhero is not a fictional character, but his father, a delivery executive.

Told through a child’s imagination, the film transforms the everyday realities of a delivery professional into extraordinary acts of heroism, offering a perspective rarely seen by the outside world. Through his eyes, the film celebrates not only a father, but also the countless frontline workers whose dedication powers India’s logistics network every day.

The campaign serves as a tribute to delivery executives, warehouse staff, and frontline employees who form the backbone of DTDC’s operations. More importantly, it reflects the company’s belief that behind every successful delivery is a person whose contribution extends far beyond the workplace.

For DTDC, the film is not simply a Father’s Day tribute. It is a recognition of the people who make the organisation’s promises possible every single day.

Sharing his perspective on the initiative, Abhishek Chakraborty, CEO, DTDC, said: “I believe the most remarkable thing about logistics isn’t the network or technology behind it. It’s the humanity within it. That’s why this Father’s Day, we wanted to celebrate the frontline heroes who power our logistics network. Not through the lens of the work they do, but through the eyes of the people who know them best.

While this film tells the story of one father, it is really a tribute to the countless last-mile heroes who keep our organisation, and the country, moving every day. They may not wear capes, but they make a difference in the lives of millions.”

Sharing her thoughts on the campaign, Neha Bagchi, Head of Marketing, DTDC, said: “The moment we looked at delivery professionals through a child’s eyes, the story wrote itself. What we see as a delivery route becomes a heroic journey. What we see as a delivery bag becomes a source of joy. What we see as a job becomes a child’s reason for admiration.

The film is rooted in a simple truth: while the world may know delivery professionals through the work they do, their families know the person behind them. We wanted to celebrate that perspective and pay a tribute that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.”

As the nation celebrates Father’s Day, DTDC hopes the film encourages viewers to look beyond the delivery and appreciate the people behind it: the fathers, providers, role models, and everyday heroes who make a difference in the lives of others, often without recognition.

The film will be shared across digital platforms as part of DTDC’s Father’s Day outreach.

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CONCOR Maintains Operational Resilience with Rs.9,059 Crore Revenue in FY26

Newsmantra — Tue, 26 May 2026 06:43:08 +0000

NEW DELHI. Container Corporation of India Limited (CONCOR) announced its financial results for the final quarter and full financial year ended March 31, 2026. Navigating a complex global economic environment, the public sector logistics leader preserved strong balance sheet integrity alongside steady operational turnover. Supported by an expansive multi-modal terminal network, the entity consolidated its market footprint while delivering consistent value distribution strategies to its equity investors.

For the final quarter (Q4 FY26), standalone revenue from operations concluded at Rs.2,256.84 crore against Rs.2,281.37 crore recorded in the matching quarter of the previous fiscal period. Standalone net profit for the quarter leveled at Rs.258.23 crore, down from Rs.302.14 crore year-on-year, primarily due to localized supply chain re-alignments and competitive margin variations. Quarter-end Profit Before Tax (PBT) reached Rs.339.98 crore, which translated into an individual quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS) of Rs.3.39 on a face value of Rs.5 per share.

On an annual cumulative basis, CONCOR’s full-year performance showcased top-line stability, with standalone operational revenue rising by 2.2% to achieve Rs.9,059.45 crore. Full-year standalone net profit tracked at Rs.1,221.81 crore, bringing the annual consolidated net profit to Rs.1,245.74 crore over a total consolidated revenue pool of Rs.9,078.97 crore. Representing significant structural strength, the corporation’s year-end net worth climbed to Rs.12,942.35 crore out of a commanding Rs.15,175.66 crore total asset infrastructure base.

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FICCI Appoints Anant Swarup as Secretary General

Newsmantra — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:21:09 +0000

NEW DELHI. Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry has appointed Anant Swarup, a 1992-batch IRPS officer, as its Secretary General with effect from April 15, 2026, while Jyoti Vij continues as Director General. Swarup brings over three decades of experience in public policy, trade, logistics, and regulatory reforms, having earlier served as Director General of Trade Remedies, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce, Executive Director to the Union Railway Minister, and India’s representative at the WTO in Geneva.

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